Graham Newport, John Saleh, Councillor Grant Clifton and Eleanor Lewis catching up at the networking evening.

On Tuesday
night, Forbes Shire Council hosted a networking evening at the Forbes Services
Memorial Club with local accommodation providers, food outlets, taxi operators
and businesses to discuss opportunities available during major events such as
Vanfest and the Parkes Elvis Festival.

About 50
people attended the event and Mayor Phyllis Miller OAM said she was very
pleased with the response.

Mayor
Miller initiated the networking evening to work closely with local businesses
to enhance the economic impact of tourism in Forbes during major events as well
as facilitate a sharing of ideas.

"It’s all
about working together when major events are on and increasing visitors to our
town,” Mayor Miller said.

“This will
not only bring economic value but also enhance our visitors’ stay while in
Forbes.”

At the
networking evening there were presentations on Vanfest by Kim Fetherston and
the Elvis Festival by Emily Mann from Parkes Shire Council.

“It was a
very successful night and there were a lot of ideas discussed,” Mayor Miller
said.

“One of the
ideas that will be developed from the night is a discount voucher book to be
used locally and given to visitors.

“This will
be developed in conjunction with Parkes Shire Council as well as businesses in
Forbes and Parkes.

“The
networking evening was a great first step in being proactive and I thank
everyone who attended.”

If you
would like to find out more information or to register your interest please
email tourism@forbes.nsw.gov.au
with your contact details.

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Forbes Shire Council was created in 1981 from the amalgamation of the Forbes Municipal Council and the Jemalong Shire Council. Responsible for town planning, building approvals, local roads, parking, public toilets, water and sewerage, waste removal, domestic animals and community facilities, the organisation exists in line with our core values and strategic goals.